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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

283 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 7 of 15

Grafton Show Privileges

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1916 · page 3

This morning Mr. T.T. Bawden submitted to auction the privileges in connection with the forthcoming C.P. and A. Society's show. Mr. Tom Willan…

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Local and General. Sale of Show Privileges

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 4

The privileges were submitted by Mr. T. T. Bawden yesterday, No. 1 publican's booth being secured by T. Willan for £26; No. 1 refreshment booth, Mrs. Foxover, £10…

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Local and General. Grafton Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 2

The general entry in all with the exception of a few sections compares favourably with last year, and taking into consideration the fact that the bad season in the…

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The Minister and the Show. an Invitation Declined

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 2

A recent meeting of the C.P. and A. Society decided to invite Mr. W.C. Grahame, Minister for Agriculture, through the Member for the district…

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Local and General. Grafton Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 4

A special train service is advertised for both days to suit the convenience of residents on the South Grafton-Glenreagh line, while patrons north of Grafton will be catered for,…

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Ulmarra Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 5

Attention is drawn to the preliminary notice in our business columns regarding the forthcoming Ulmarra Show, which is set down for May 30 and 31 st…

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The Grafton Show. Record Entries

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 5

The annual fixture of the C.P. and A. Society, the Grafton Show, next Wednesday and Thursday, promises to be very successful, and the secretary…

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Grafton Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

The president and the secretary of the C.P. and A Society yesterday expressed themselves as pleased with the prospects of a successful exhibition on Wednesday and…

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District Trophies at Sydney Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

At the recent quarterly meeting of the North Coast Agricultural Societies' Association at Casino, a letter was read from the secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society,…

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L. C. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 4

The regular meeting was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday night, the president (Mr. S. Small) presiding over an attendance of 20 members. Prior to…

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Grafton Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 2

The council of the C.P. and A. Society displayed commendable enterprise when, some months ago, they decided, despite the unprecedented drought…

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The Annual Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 2

This week ushers in another annual show at Grafton, and incidentally the same old crowd will turn up, watch the ring events, patronise the side shows, and after a…

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Grafton Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 2

"Dairy Farmer" (Upper Clarence) writes:"I read with pleasure the leader in the "Daily Examiner" on Monday in connection with the C.P. and A. Society…

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The Show. to Be Opened To-day

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 2

Quite a number of visitors arrived yesterday for the Show, including exhibitors, patrons and side show proprietors. There was a busy scene on the grounds yesterday…

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An Appeal to Reason. We Must Show More Speed

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 6

The Prime Minister of Australia, London, May 10:--"We hold our own on land, but no more." The above is a frank recognition of the…

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C. P. AND A. SOCIETY. 49th Annual Show. Opening Day

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 8

The 49th annual exhibition of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society was opened yesterday under ideal weather conditions. The grounds had undergone a…

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Grafton Show. SUCCESSFUL 49th Exhibition. Large Crowds and Fine Weather. New Jumping Record

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 2

Committee and Officers, 1915-16.-- President, Mr. J. W. Davison; vice- presidents, Messrs. A. H. Haywood, A. Gray; life members, Messrs. ' W. J…

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Maclean Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 2

If events still cast their shadows before them, then the Maclean Show this year must be an unprecedented success. The Committee of the…

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C. P. AND A. SOCIETY. 49th Annual Show. Second Day

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 4

The weather yesterday was all that could be desired for show purposes, and the management of the C.P. and A. Society have been particularly fortunate in the selection of…

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A Mismanaged Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 4

It generally is and certainly must be conceded, that an institution boasting a title of Pastoral and Agricultural Society, should at least, when it endeavours to run an…

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